On or after July 1, 2010, the State Contracting Standards Board shall adopt regulations, in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54, to apply the contracting procedures, as described in sections 4e-18 to 4e-45, inclusive, to the Metropolitan District of Hartford County. Such regulations shall take into consideration circumstances and factors that are unique to said metropolitan district.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 4e-49
( P.A. 09-87, S. 2.)